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Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar has dismissed the widespread concern over Bengaluru's potholes, asserting that the problem is solely a social media fabrication. He stated that the city is thriving, attracting global investors and residents, and that there is no actual pothole issue.
Karnataka Cabinet clears C&D waste project, irrigation, infra works worth thousands of crores
The C&D waste project will be implemented for 15 years at an estimated cost of 1,714.83 crore
Karnataka special court seeks MUDA case diary to pass order
BENGALURU: The special court to try criminal cases against sitting and former MPs/MLAs on Thursday directed the special public prosecutor (SPP) for Lokayukta police to produce before it the case diary related to the probe into the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by MUDA by December 23 to pass its order on the B report filed in the case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and three others. Since the investigating agency has not placed any material with respect to further investigation, the court will have to proceed on the basis of the report which has been filed before it. Hence, SPP Venkatesh Arbatti is directed to furnish the case diary on or before the next date of hearing. Meanwhile, the complainant or the ED can file rejoinders if any, said Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat, shifting the hearing to December 23. During the hearing, Arbatti filed the status report and submitted that a sanction order has to be obtained and the investigation is in its last stage. However, complainant Snehamayi Krishna opposed it and submitted that till this date no further investigation has been conducted with respect to the B report in the case against accused Nos.1 to 4, (CM Siddaramaiah, his wife BM Parvathy, brother-in-law Mallikarjun and Devaraj). The investigating agency is prolonging the matter, he alleged. Refuting this, the SPP said that they are ready to furnish the final copy of the report in a sealed cover and in order to show their credibility, the court has to permit him to submit the case diary. The court noted that on the last date of hearing, it directed the authorities to complete the investigation, considering various aspects that had transpired in the case. It is pertinent to note that this court had deferred to pass any order on the B report filed with regard to accused Nos.1 to 4 since the conclusive investigation was not completed, and it was requested by the investigating officer (IO) to conduct further investigation. It may be recalled that the special court on October 9, granted two months to complete the probe. Referring to this, the special court on December 4 noted that the probe should be completed as expeditiously as possible and within an outer limit of two months from that day. This does not mean that those probing the case should complete the investigation only on the last day of the deadline, the court said. The SPP had submitted that the IO is conducting the investigation expeditiously complying with the directions of the court. Taking it on record, the court had stated that it cannot grant any more adjournments.
Karnataka Lokayukta court acquits officials in graft trap case
BENGALURU: The Special Court for Lokayukta Cases acquitted the then Additional Registrar of Cooperative Societies, R Sridhar and First Division Assistant working under him, Pushpalatha, who had been trapped by the then Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 55,000 in 2018, as the prosecution has failed to prove the charges. Acting under Section 248(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, accused No.1 R Sridhar and accused No.2 Pushpalatha are acquitted for the offence punishable under Section 7(a) of the Prevention of (Amended Act, 2018) Corruption Act, 1988, said Judge KM Radhakrishna while passing the orders to confiscate the tainted money of Rs. 55,000 by the state government. Giving reasons for the acquittal, the court indicated that the prosecution had failed to prove its allegations and bring home the guilt of accused Nos.1 and 2 for the alleged offence beyond a reasonable doubt. Hence, it is a fit case for acquittal, the court added. According to the prosecution, the application of the complainant, Laxman Eligera, for registration of his intended Bharatiya Sahakara Sangha Niyamitha was pending before the accused persons. The first accused allegedly demanded an undue advantage of Rs 5 lakh for him and Rs 50,000 for her to do an official favour. Later, it was scaled down to Rs 3 lakh and 50,000. Unable to pay the bribe, the complainant approached the ACB. On December 12, 2018, both the accused were trapped and arrested by the ACB after they had allegedly accepted Rs 55,000 from the complainant.
Karnataka Assembly passes hate speech bill amid opposition commotion
The bill, cleared by the cabinet on December 4, was presented in the House by Home Minister G Parameshwara on December 10. The bill seeks provision for 10 years jail term against hate speech
Who will make Karnatakas traditional toys next?
Channapatna and Kinnal in Karnataka are known for the unique toys generations of artisans have been making and enjoy Geographical Indicator tags. But the craft in these towns face an existential crisis as the younger people in the toy-making families are choosing jobs in cities, reports Rishita Khanna.
Buggy, shuttle services at Bengaluru airport: Relief on paper, but questions on the ground
Almatti-Kushtagi new railway line DPR ready by May 26
After crackdown at Bengaluru airport, taxi touts shift their hunting ground
State team set for Santosh test
HC allows Pakistani woman to file fresh citizenship application, sets deadline
Pigeon peril in Bengaluru: DK Shivakumar denies health risk, doctors flag cases in city
Minister Satish Jarkiholi unveils statue of B Shankaranand
50 % quota breach: Assembly passes resolution to seek Ninth Schedule shield
Social boycott ban bill passed, police can act suo motu
Karnataka passes bill against hate speech with 10-year jail, Rs 1 lakh fine
Adopt innovative tech to enhance skill: Addl chief secretary
Ravi Shetty named competition director of SEA Games Kabaddi
Development work at Chitaguppi Park progresses at a sluggish pace
Congress legislators hold dinner meeting amid CM post churn
Maize farmers refuse to bear transport charges to sell at Dharwad procurement centre
It has been nearly two years since the National Highways Authority of India enforced restrictions barring certain categories of vehicles from using the main carriageway of the BengaluruMysuru highway
Kyrgios, Monfils enthrall fans
Nearly 80 Ktaka exporters eye Mormugao port as container services resume
Panaji : Goas recently resumed container shipping services from Mormugao Port could see increased freight movement from Karnataka, with industrial units from the neighbouring state showing interest in using the fortnightly vessel service operated by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). Around 80 exporters from Karnataka expressed willingness to transport cargo through the Vasco port [] The post Nearly 80 Ktaka exporters eye Mormugao port as container services resume appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Venkatesh Iyer To Lead Madhya Pradesh In Vijay Hazare Trophy In Ahmedabad
Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association: Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) on Thursday selected Venkatesh Iyer as captain of their men's senior team for the Vijay Hazare Trophy league stage, which will be held in Ahmedabad from December 24 to January 8, 2026. The 30-year-old Iyer was recently picked by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the mini-auction for Rs 7 crore after spending four years at Kolkata Knight Riders from 2021 to 2025, winning an Indian Premier League (IPL) title. Getting the captaincy of Madhya Pradesh is a big boost for Iyer. Among the other players picked are experienced Yash Dubey, along with another IPL star, Kumar Kartikeya, who last year moved to Rajasthan Royals after playing for Mumbai Indians from 2022 till 2024. Shubham Sharma and Harpreet Singh are also in the squad for the 16-member squad, in which Madhav Tiwari has been picked, subject to fitness. Meanwhile, the upcoming edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 has gained importance because of the involvement of top stars like India internationals Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Prasidh Krishna, who have been picked by their respective states. Virat has confirmed his availability for Delhi, while Rohit is open to playing for Mumbai in the league stage. KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna have been named by defending champions Karnataka in their squad. The top stars will be representing their respective states because the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made it mandatory for the top stars to participate in the Vijay Hazare Trophy series. With a three-week gap between Indias final T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad on December 19 and the first ODI against New Zealand on January 11, 2026, the Board is keen that senior players utilise the window to play domestic cricket. Virat has confirmed his availability for Delhi, while Rohit is open to playing for Mumbai in the league stage. KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna have been named by defending champions Karnataka in their squad. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Venkatesh Iyer (Captain), Harsh Gawli, Himanshu Mantri (WK), Yash Dubey, Shubham Sharma, Harpreet Singh, Rishabh Chauhan, Ritik Tada, Kumar Kartikeya, Saransh Jain, Shivang Kumar, Aryan Pandey, Rahul Batham, Tripuresh Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Madhav Tiwari (subject to fitness). Article Source: IANS
28 years of Bangalore Times, 28 years of my journey: Pankaj Advani
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Gaanewali legacy comes alive in Bengaluru
Celebrating Bengaluru one memory at a time: As Bangalore Times marks its anniversary, eight familiar faces and a sweet little indie gathered at Gandhi Bazaar the heart of old Bengaluru to celebrate the city in true Bengaluru style, over masal dose and filter coffee
From Lalbagh mornings to gallery walls: Bengalurus long love affair with art
If we change, then we are like anybody else: Hemamalini Maiya
MTRs Hemamalini Maiya on why old restaurants endure by resisting reinvention
When bengaluru watched together: The single screens that raised a city of moviegoers
Karnataka: Child rights panel flags welfare of prison inmates children, seeks data in two weeks
Officials have been instructed to collect data on the number of prisoners children below 18 years of age, their health,educationand safety status and what different government departments can do for them
Man who stole water sump cover from Ricky Kejs house in Bengaluru held
Tech shift: 38 roads in Bengaluru saved as officials turn to robotics for sewer checks
Bengalurus water utility needs 4,000 more sanctioned posts, says its chief
South Western Railway books 7.7 lakh ticketless riders in 11 months
Invite tenders for Russell Market revamp, Greater Bengaluru Authority chief tells officials
Four-year-old girl dies, three injured as bricks fall from under-construction building in Bengaluru
2 college students, electrician held for blackmail, gangrape of teen in Bengaluru
Karnataka Cabinet clears project for processing construction waste in Bengaluru, slew of NK projects
The project to process construction waste would come up under the PPP model with an estimated cost of 1,714.83 crore
India: Karnataka assembly passes hate speech bill - dw.com
India: Karnataka assembly passes hate speech bill dw.com
Tulunadu Panchanga calendar 2026 released
Congress members protest after SC rejects National Herald case
Biker dies after being hit by DyCM PSs car
Funds down the drain? CAG slams govt over failed flood model
Muda case: Court raps Lokayukta for delay, sets Dec 23-deadline for final report
Cold Wave Continues In Karnataka; Clear Skies, Misty Mornings Ahead For Bengaluru
Karnataka faces severe cold wave-like conditions, with IMD forecasting dry weather in several districts in the coming days. Bengaluru will witness misty days ahead.
Ganja-filled balls land in Ballari Central Jail
Karnataka HC sets aside decision to discontinue Jan Aushadhi kendras on government hospital premises
The court termed the governments action politics in delivery of medicines
Watch: Karnataka Assembly passes hate speech bill amid BJP protest
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill on December 18 amid protests by Opposition members.
Experts call for neuro-justice framework in motor accident cases
While India recorded about 1.77 lakh road accident deaths in 2024, official statistics do not capture the far larger number of survivors left with lifelong neurological disabilities following head, spinal cord, and nerve injuries
Seventh Yellow line metro train reaches Hebbagodi depot
Caught in Limbo: After a decade, uncertainty still looms over Wind Tunnel Underpass
Assembly passes resolutions demanding Centre act to alleviate backwardness plaguing NK
The resolutions are aimed at bringing pressure on the Centre to fund long-pending projects in North Karnataka region
Court fines parents 25,000 for letting minor ride two-wheeler
New Crest Gates At Tungabhadra Dam By June 2026: DK Shivakumar
The Tungabhadra dam, located in Karnataka, serves the people of Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Shivakumar to inquire into diversion of Bhima waters by Maharashtra
The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by member Talawar Sabanna under Rule 330 in the Legislative Council in Belagavi
Karnataka Govt. exploring annual contracts to ensure price stability of eggs
Karnataka to write to Centre on revising rules for BPL categorisation
Is Bengaluru Not In Karnataka?: Language Row Erupts Over Hindi-English Only Railway Exam
Pro-Kannada organisations questioned the rationale behind the move, asking whether the Railway Department considers Bengaluru to be outside Karnataka.
MLC seeks use of temple funds for development of villages near M.M. Hills
Employee unions stage protest in Ballari against 100% FDI in insurance
The proposed hike in FDI limit from 74% to 100% will seriously undermine the domestic insurance sector
Action plan ready to revive polluted rivers, says Minister
It will include regulation and impactful action, says Eshwar Khandre
Tiger captured near Gundlupet easing villagers fears
Madhu Bangarappa says educational expenses of the remaining 461 students are pending due to non-submission of proposals from respective districts
Understanding Vachanas can help in personality development, says V-C
Sri Shankar Anand Singh Government First Grade College hosts special lecture in Hosapete
Internal reservation Bill passed in Karnataka Assembly amid debate on Alemari and EWS quota
Stress on collective responsibility to prevent trafficking in women and children
Workshop jointly organised by the district administration, the ZP, the DLSA and the Department of Women and Child Development in Ballari
12 cases booked against Pakistan Zindabad slogan shouting in 30 months
Hate Speech Bill Passed in Karnataka Amid Opposition Walkout - Deccan Herald
Hate Speech Bill Passed in Karnataka Amid Opposition Walkout Deccan Herald
KKCCI seeks restoration of flights, industrial revival in meetings with Kharge, Kumaraswamy
New crest gates for Tungabhadra Dam by June 2026: Deputy CM
Karnataka govt. to recruit more bilingual teachers
Notification shortly for recruitment of 3,600 policemen, says Parameshwara
The Finance Department has given the requisite approval, according to the Home Minister
PESCE students win Smart India Hackathon
Mysore varsity seminar stresses nutritional research among faculty
Prayas: Nearly 12,000 kids in Chamarajanagar identified with speech, hearing issues
Bengaluru urban district has most number of ex-servicemen in the State; Yadgir lowest
Halaga village to switch off screens to help students study
Two die after being hit by tractor near Athani
KLE Society launches Ayurveda spa in Belagavi
Karnataka to begin pre-primary classes in 4,056 more government schools
VB-G RAM G Bill is an attempt to dismantle legally guaranteed right to jobs for rural households
Karnatakas Hate Speech Bill explained: What we need to know
The Karnataka Assembly on Thursday, December 18, passed the much-contested Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, the first such law in India. The Bill was first cleared by the state Cabinet on December 4 and introduced in the House by Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on December 10. It drew strong opposition from the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
GBA Chief Commissioner directs officials to start Russell Market redevelopment work
Ensure Escoms reduce AT&C losses, CAG recommends to govt.
